Metal Fabrication
Blacksmithing: Forge a Stocking Hanger
The stocking hanger is a great forging project for the holidays.
BARN Member Class Fee$195.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Non-Member Class Fee$240.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Tue, 12/3/2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tue, 12/3/2024
About
Practice a variety of blacksmithing methods that'll take you through the steps of making this fun-for-the-holidays piece. Specifically, you'll learn to draw, twist, taper, and bend steel with hammer, tongs, and an anvil.
What's best about working a project in Yori's forge is that it is FUN! The rustic environment and Yori's easy manner make for a fun-filled learning experience. You won't be disappointed.
Details
This class is held in an open-air workshop, so dress accordingly.
Materials
A $15 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers all the material you'll need.
Class Policies
- Wear natural fiber clothing only (no synthetics that could melt on your skin).
- Wear closed-toe shoes or boots. Sandals are not permitted.
- Ages 14 and up are welcome.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
Instructors or Guides
Yori Seeger
Yori is a sculptor and a blacksmith who trained in Florence, Italy, and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the San Francisco Art Institute. He cofounded an art school called Visual Philosophy where he created and taught the curriculum for both blacksmithing and sculpting programs. He has worked in sculpture studios, foundries, and blacksmith shops for 20-plus years. He specializes in large-scale, figurative sculpture; ornamental ironwork; and forging woodworking tools. He's also very passionate about teaching these trades and traditions. View Yori's work at https://www.yoriseeger.com.
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